03HES

NCEA Level 3 Health Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Richard Beeston.


This course explores the promotion and safety for self, others and society, looking at New Zealand and World views.

We study a variety of topics including Ethical issues, NZ Health issues, Health practices, as well as Poverty and related issues. Focus is on Self, Others and Society, interrelating with Health Principles.

We develop an understanding of lifestyle, economic, social, cultural, political and environmental influences, and strategies for change.

Contexts may include: drug education, ethical issues, health practices and poverty including disease, life expectancy and reproductive health.

Recommended Prior Learning

You should have at least 10 credits in both Level 2 Health, and at least 10 credits in Level 2 English.

If you wish to take this subject and did not take Level 2 Health, you will need to see the Teacher in Charge for approval.

Course Costs

This Course Contribution covers the cost of offsite activities (including travel), and guest speakers.
Students will also require a 60-page Clearfile.

Description Type Value
Course Contribution (approximate) Contribution $30.00
$30.00

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91461 v2
NZQA Info

Health 3.1 - Analyse a New Zealand health issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91462 v2
NZQA Info

Health 3.2 - Analyse an international health issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r,5w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91463 v2
NZQA Info

Health 3.3 - Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91464 v2
NZQA Info

Health 3.4 - Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 19
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.